MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Samsung Exynos 980 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Samsung Exynos 980 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 8 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Samsung Exynos 980 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 980 (1) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-X4 / -A720 | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Samsung Exynos 980 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A77 |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 5 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, while the Samsung Exynos 980 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
LPDDR5X-9600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 980 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
12.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Samsung Exynos 980 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 980 |
4 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP5 @ 0.72 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 980
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Samsung Exynos 980 |
Unknown | Unknown |